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Company Description GadCap Technical Solutions Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015-certified design and manufacturing company based in Washington, UK., providing engineered solutions for nuclear, gas turbine, and aerospace applications, focusing on high-temperature systems, primarily mineral-insulated (MI) cable-based products. Known for our CapaciSense gas turbine blade monitoring system used by leading OEMs globally, we bring decades of expertise to each project. Established in 2018 via a Management Buy-Out our origins trace back over 30 years as part of renowned industrial entities as nVent, Pentair, Tyco, and BICC General Cables. Role We are seeking a full-time Design Application Engineer to join our team on-site at our Washington, UK facility. The role involves creating and managing designs, supporting product development, and utilising computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The successful candidate will work on advanced engineering projects for high-temperature applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to industry standards. There would be the potential to attain the position of Technical Manager in the future (c2-3 years) to direct and coordinate the internal structure of the organisation based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently. Main Responsibilities · Dealing with customer enquiries including requirement for non-standard company products · Preparing general arrangement drawings and assembly/fixture drawings and bill of materials. · Dealing with customers, suppliers and the Business Development Manager on capacitance clearance measurement equipment to provide costing and technical advice • · Liaise with production on orders and development of new production techniques, • · Computer Aided Design (CAD) responsibilities including 3D modelling, • · Producing reports on new, old, and in progress enquiries Education/skills/experience Required: · Educated to HND/BEng/MEng level in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering · At least two years’ experience working within an engineering environment · Experience of using an ERP software package · Ability to interpret information and produce reports · Demonstrable experience of using initiative and working to deadlines as well as being target driven · Expertise in design engineering with proficiency in use of 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk inventor · Understanding and interpretation of DFMEA techniques · IT literate with the technical ability to use hardware and software · Strong problem solving abilities · Good communication and team work skills Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail Preferred: · Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary role · Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, ideally power generation or aerospace Understanding of lean principles · Programming skills in National Instruments LabVIEW and/or C++ · Knowledge of Linux · Knowledge of laser welding The Candidate · A positive attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job · Confidence on the job and is happy to take on more responsibility if necessary · Self-motivated · Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Ability to multi-task · Lateral thinker who can use own initiative to provide engineered solutions · Ability to talk commercially and technically depending on audience A very competitive salary is offered dependent on experience and skillset. Benefits include: Employer pension contribution up to 10% of salary Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Bonus scheme based on individual and company objectives and performance On site well-being activities i.e. gym and games room Applications via LinkedIn or can email with covering letter to:

Senior Validation Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Validation Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to join a highly visible, cross-functional engineering team supporting new product development and product continuation. This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in validation, verification, and compliance testing of power electronic systems, looking to work on cutting-edge technologies such as motor drives, SMPS, and DC-DC converters. About the Role in Newcastle As a Senior Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that newly developed electronic products meet all regulatory and compliance standards, including CE marking and UL certification. You will work closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams, as well as project and quality management, to deliver robust, compliant products. This role combines hands-on engineering work (test setup, debugging, building test rigs) with technical documentation and planning, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both practical and analytical work. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute Validation & Verification (V&V) test plans for new products, • Define and document test procedures, criteria, and compliance requirements, • Perform testing on power electronic systems (motor drives, SMPS, DC-DC converters), • Set up and configure test environments, equipment, wiring...